Davis wants to spring the death trap in Chattanooga
In Chattanooga and Knoxville reports, Mra J W Davis wife of a railroad contractor killed here seeks clemency to spring the murderer Edward s who would be executed December 10 by the state Supreme Court order She plans to witness the execution along with relatives from nine states Edwards who has confessed to other killings faces Gov Patterson action not expected. A second item notes Edwards moved to Hamilton County jail after causing trouble and resisting guards with a hammerlock until calmer behavior emerged. A paying investment ad follows touts Dr King s New Discovery for coughs with testimonials and drugstore availability.
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Dave D. Edwards
Permite Siont
Edwards
Eterni
Davis
Supreme Court
Patterson
Chattanooga
Knoxville
Tenn
David D. Edwards
Hamilton County
University of Tennessee
Railroad talk in Hickman County traces new line progress
Centreville Tennessee October 2 The prospect of a railroad through the county excites residents A visitor from Jones Valley reports the Franklin to Leath erwood segment within two miles of Jones Valley ready for ties and rails The LC Railroad Company reportedly supplied tools and labor checks Contractors say the line will pass through Little Lot cross Dueck river to phosphate lands on Jerry's branch then to Centreville and Perryville connecting with the Tennessee Midland at Perryville The old Midland survey is said to be followed suggesting a mineral and timber region soon to be opened by rail
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Centreville
Tenn
Jones Valley
Mae
Franklin
Leatherwood
Efe
LC. Railroad Company
Little Lot
Dueck River
Jerry's Branch
Perryville
Tennessee Midland
Memphis
Nashville, Chattanooga & St. Louis Company
Old Midland
Small boy shows himself a hero in deadly fire
In San Diego on October 29 a fire linked to a gasoline stove killed the mother and four or five children and fatally burned Joe Miller's wife. The brave S year old Manuel Miller reentered the blazing house to search for his mother, dying of burns as rescuers arrived.
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San Diego
Cal
Joe Miller
Ken
Miller
Manuel
Doan’s Ointment Praised For Skin Itching Cure
A Columbia Tennessee resident testifies that Doan’s Ointment quickly stops itching from eczema and other skin eruptions. The testimonial cites relief after several applications and notes the product’s affordability at 50 cents. Sold nationwide by Foster Milburn Co. as sole US agents under the Doan’s name.
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Doan
Columbia
Josie Brooks
Eighth
Tenn
Dean
Adame & Martin's
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo
New York
United States
They Take the Kinks Out Pills Ad Feature
An old advertisement touts Dr. King's New Life Pills claimed to ease stomach fever and bowels with no fuss. Customer N H Brown of Pittsfield vows growing satisfaction and guarantees at Alcorn's drug store in GHO. 8.
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Dr. King
N. H. Brown
Pittsfield
Alcorn
British fury over William interview and Von Buelow resignation
London reports the Daily Telegraph interview with Emperor William has inflamed Britons further after Chancellor Von Buelow's resignation. Berlin’s cautious justification fuels speculation about potential political shocks and the Emperor's independence from advisors.
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London
Daily Telegraph
William
von Buelow
Nord Deutsche Allgemeine Zeitung
Stock Exchange
Cubs
Berlin
Sure-enough knocker salve cited by J C Goodwin
In Reidsville North Carolina J C Goodwin touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a sure-enough treatment for ulcers. He recalls a bad leg sore last summer that the salve knocked out in a few rounds with no scar left. Guaranteed for piles sores burns etc. 25c at GRO 8 AL CORN'S drug store
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J. C. Goodwin
Reidsville
N. C
Bucklen
Gro
Alcorn's
Unpaid bills trail alleged Birmingham eye expert
Florence Alabama October 31 A man claiming to be an eye expert from Birmingham and representing the Birmingham Optical Company left town after staying at the Jefferson Hotel. He did not pay for board or advertising and left unsettled bills in Florence Sheffield and Tuscumbia totaling over 50 dollars. Police Chief Kendrick investigated and letters were sent to the Birmingham Optical Company.
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Florence
Ala
Rubinovz
Birmingham
Birmingham Optical Company
Morence
Jefferson Hotel
Robinovz
Herert Kendrick
Cense
Rubbners
Sheffield
Tuscumbia
Robinova
Trotwood Tells Of Western Life In Colorado Mountains
Poet laureate Jake Trotwood Moore recounts his Colorado ranch stay as a cowboy eightaying miles from Denver. He notes 8500 foot valley, 14000 foot peaks, elk deer and wolf sightings, legal elk protection until 1911, risky bear hunts, and rough mountain travel amid snow and rock, praising the free life and sending a photo from camp. He mentions a bear hunt next week and plans to visit Oregon and Tennessee friends, signing as John Trotwood Moore.
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Jake Trotwood Moory
Tennesee
Bbss
Colorado
Bie
John Jackson
Columba
Fraser
Cole
John
Denver
Rockies
Mrs. Ferguson
Lonnie Ferguson
Lonnie
Devil's Thumb Park
Mobley's
Font Hills
Dever
Lommerne
Oregon
Andrew
Columbia River
Jim
Tennessee
John Trotwood Moore
How to get strong by Electric Bitters
P J Daly of 1247 W Congress St Chicago touts Electric Bitters as a tonic for strength. He claims his elderly mother gained flesh, overcome insomnia, and grew steadily stronger using the remedy for stomach, liver, and kidney complaints sold under guarantee at Geor ge Alcorn's drug store for 50 cents.
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P. J. Daly
Congress St
Chicago
Alcorn’s Drug Store
Many Injured in Cincinnati Office Fire
Cincinnati Oct 29 More than a score of persons were injured and several seriously by a fierce fire in an eleven story building at Fourth and Race Streets during the noon hour today As flames grew control was gained within half an hour and many dramatic scenes unfolded with women crowding window ledges and firemen battling to reach those endangered Lifesaving gear and nets were deployed as the blaze forced desperate exits for those trapped in the offices below.
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Cincinnati
Fourth
Race Streets
Joss
See ks Recovery Million Dollars in Atlanta Suit
Depositions were taken in Atlanta as L P Pairo of New York seeks to recover 1 000 000 from H M Atkinson president of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic Railroad. Pairo claims half the profits total 2 000 000 to date. Atkinson testified Pairo was a civil engineer and not entitled to profits.
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Atlanta
L. P. Pairo
New York
H. M. Atkinson
Atlanta, Birminham & Atlantic Railroad
Pairo
Atkinson
Steve Overton Land Sale in Maury County Tennessee
In Maury County Tennessee during May Term 1908 the circuit court orders sale by ex parte to satisfy a decree. On Saturday November 7 1908 the Steve Overton place of about seventeen acres in the 4th Civil District will be offered at public auction at the Maury County Court House in Columbia for cash to the highest bidder.
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Steve Overton
Circuit Court
Maury County
Tennessee
Columbia
Pike
Jackson
Early
Rainey
5. C. Overton
Court House
Love Webb
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John White
Highland Ave
Houston
Maine
Geo
Aly Corn
Hickman County
Herald
Trotwood
Black and Wife
Logil
Oliver
China
Marntmoth
Dobbins & Ewing
West 7Th Street
Columbia, Tenn
Maury National Bank
Phoenix National
Joe L. Hutton
H. O. Fulton
W. A. Dale
Werland Telephone & Telegraph Ce
Foleys
GEO. & Alcorn
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